Per Mertesacker expresses interest in role with German Football Federation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Per Mertesacker, former Germany defender and 2014 World Cup winner, has stated his willingness to work with the German Football Federation (DFB). Mertesacker, who has experience in youth football from his time running Arsenal's academy, expressed a desire to give back to German football. This announcement comes amid speculation about changes within the DFB, including potential changes to the sporting director role. Jürgen Klopp is rumored to be a candidate to replace Julian Nagelsmann following Germany's recent World Cup exit.
- •Mertesacker is a member of the 2014 World Cup-winning squad.
- •He ran Arsenal's youth academy for eight years.
- •DFB facing changes with exit of managing director for sport in December.
- •Mertesacker made his comments during a ZDF interview.
- •Speculation surrounds Julian Nagelsmann's replacement by Jürgen Klopp.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Per Mertesacker open to DFB role amid Germany coaching reshuffle
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — World champion Mertesacker offers himself to German football
"Former Germany defender Per Mertesacker says he is willing to take on a job at the German Football Federation (DFB). A member of the 2014 World Cup-winning squad, Mertesacker also has a background in youth football having run Arsenal's academy for eight years.
"Per Mertesacker has revealed that he would be open to working for the German Football Association (DFB), adding that he would welcome the opportunity to give something back to the game that shaped his...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:27 PMPer Mertesacker open to DFB role amid Germany coaching reshuffle
Per Mertesacker has revealed that he would be open to working for the German Football Association (DFB), adding that he would welcome the opportunity to give something back to the game that shaped his...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 10:34 AMWorld champion Mertesacker offers himself to German football
Former Germany defender Per Mertesacker says he is willing to take on a job at the German Football Federation (DFB). A member of the 2014 World Cup-winning squad, Mertesacker also has a background in youth football having run Arsenal's academy for eight years.
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